238 // Three Common Decluttering Roadblocks (and How to Overcome Them)

238 // Three Common Decluttering Roadblocks (and How to Overcome Them)

I’ve been working with moms for several years now to help them declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. In that time I’ve noticed three common decluttering roadblocks that keep them stuck in overwhelm! Today I’m unpacking those roadblocks and teaching you the mindset shifts you need to overcome them! Resources Mentioned: Check out my free resource 5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Related Episodes: Episode 174: Declutter Your Home with my TRANSFORM Method! [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/174-declutter-your-home-with-my-transform-method/] Episode 204: Hate to Feel Wasteful? 3 Ways You Brain Tricks You Into Keeping What You Don’t Need [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/204-hate-to-feel-wasteful-3-ways-you-brain-tricks-you-into-keeping-what-you-don-t-need] Episode 216: These Four Phrases are Causing 90% of Your Clutter [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/216-these-four-phrases-are-causing-90-of-your-clutter/] Episode 223: Become Unstoppable in Decluttering with These Critical Mindset Shifts - with Tracy Hoth from The Organized Coach Podcast [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/223-become-unstoppable-in-decluttering-with-these-critical-mindset-shifts-with-tracy-hoth-from-the-organized-coach-podcast/] Check out the Decluttering Mindset playlist [https://lnns.co/uxN6PjwaKCz]   *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

237 // Overcome Financial Overwhelm and be “Bougie on a Budget” with the Budget Besties Shana and Vanessa

In this episode, we dive into the “B word” that most people avoid - budgets! Shana and Vanessa, otherwise known as the Budget Besties, [https://budgetbesties.com/] share their three step process for simplifying budgeting so that you can stop the financial overwhelm and stress and enjoy living “bougie on a budget”. We unpack: - how budgets can be a tool for freedom rather than unpleasant restriction - how their five column system simplifies your finances WITHOUT tracking - why overspending is a byproduct of having one account i.e. the “black hole of transactions” and what to do instead Shana & Vanessa are best friends, business partners and master financial coaches who love talking about the *B* word. They help women who make good money but have nothing to show for it set up an automatic budget system that fits their real life and their big dreams so they can be bougie on a budget. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Shana and Vanessa on their podcast Financial Coaching for Women [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-coaching-for-women-how-to-budget-manage-money/id1562683557], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mybudgetbesties/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MyBudgetBesties], and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mybudgetbesties] Check out their FREE Budget System masterclass [http://budgetbesties.com/start] Related Episodes: Episode 92: How to Budget Intentionally (and Actually Stick With It) with Alli Williams from FinanciALLI Focused [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/92-how-to-budget-intentionally-and-actually-stick-with-it-with-alli-williams-from-financialli-focused/] Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/86-struggle-with-impulse-purchases-intentional-purchasing-and-values-based-spending-strategies-with-meghan-dwyer-from-money-isn-t-scary/] Episode 160: Simple Strategies for Intentional Purchasing When You’re Bringing Too Much Into Your Home - My Coaching Call with Natalie Cook (Part 2) [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/simple-strategies-for-intentional-purchasing-when-you-re-bringing-too-much-into-your-home-my-coaching-call-with-natalie-cook-part-2] My conversation on Shana and Vanessa’s podcast: Episode 539: How to Stop Overspending at Target: Decluttering + Boundaries That Actually Work [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-stop-overspending-at-target-decluttering-boundaries/id1562683557?i=1000755065689] *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

BONUS EPISODE: Coffee & Tea with Michelle Byrd and Emily McDermott (M&E) Episode 13 - When Everything Feels Urgent

I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-busy-vibrant-mom-strategic-time-management-home/id1546521336] podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm. It’s the 13th episode of Coffee and Tea with M&E! We’re calling this episode When Everything Feels Urgent: How to Decide What to Work On First as a Busy Mom. Grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us as we chat about: ✨ How to approach Maycember when it feels like an oncoming tidal wave ✨ Prioritizing when life feels overwhelming ✨ Maintaining foundational non-negotiables in times of transition …and more! Hope you enjoy this honest conversation between two moms who GET IT!   *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area only)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

236 // The Fair Share: Easing the Mental Load as an Overwhelmed Mom - with Chantel Mila

As moms, we are often the ones managing the bulk of the visible - and invisible - tasks required to manage a household. When we take on too much, it’s a recipe for burnout and resentment. In this episode I’m joined with Chantel Mila, whose book The Fair Share: The Life-Changing Four-Week Program to Ease Your Mental Load [https://amzn.to/4teDODB] provides a roadmap for making the invisible tasks visible and creating sustainable home systems that involve the whole family. Chantel Mila, also known as Mama Mila, has become a household name for her creative and practical approach to home and lifestyle. Since 2020, she has captivated over 4 million followers with her recipes, home hacks and viral #mamamilastips series. Chantel collaborates with global brands and her expertise extends beyond social media as a bestselling author of The Dream Clean [https://amzn.to/4cehOTp] and a frequent guest on The Morning Show, The Today Show and Sunrise. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Chantel on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mama_mila_au/] The Fair Share: The Life-Changing Four-Week Program to Ease Your Mental Load [https://amzn.to/4teDODB] by Chantel Mila - releases April 21, 2026 in the United States Fair Play by Eve Rodsky [https://amzn.to/4tQ2kLk] Related Episodes: Episode 213: Sharing the Load Without the Resentment: Fair Play for Moms with Valerie Recore [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/213-sharing-the-load-without-the-resentment-fair-play-for-moms-with-valerie-recore/] Episode 117: Declutter the Mental Load of Motherhood by Following My 5-Step System [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/117-declutter-the-mental-load-of-motherhood-by-following-my-5-step-system] Episode 99: Master Mental Clutter in Four Steps [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/99-master-mental-clutter-in-four-simple-steps/] *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]

235 // Six Reasons We Hold Onto Stuff (and How to Start Letting Go)

Over the years, I’ve learned that there are six main reasons we hold onto stuff. Whether it’s sentimental attachment, aspirational clutter, or holding on “just in case”, today I’m sharing some questions we can ask ourselves to get unstuck AND some podcast episodes to help you dive in further! Resources Mentioned: Prefer to watch instead of listen? Check out my YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@simplebyemmy] and subscribe for new video podcasts every Thursday. Related Episodes: Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks you HAVE to Try [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/11-holding-onto-everything-sentimental-3-decluttering-hacks-you-have-to-try] Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabotaging Your Decluttering Efforts [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/15-these-3-words-are-sabotaging-your-decluttering-efforts/%20elm-decluttering-decluttering/id1645070363?i=1000590263705] Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/10-the-most-challenging-type-of-clutter-for-moms-4-kinds-of-aspirational-clutter-and-how-to-finally-let-go] Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/226-uncluttered-faith-experience-the-fullness-of-god-s-promises-through-minimalism-with-joshua-becker] Episode 233: Listener Question: What Do I Do With Gifts I Don’t Want From Loved Ones Who Guilt Me Into Keeping Them? [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/233-listener-question-what-do-i-do-with-gifts-i-don-t-want-from-loved-ones-who-guilt-me-into-keeping-them] Episode 222: Running Late EVERY Morning? Use My “Roadblock Review” to Help Your Days Run Smoother [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/e/222-running-late-every-morning-use-my-roadblock-review-to-help-your-days-run-smoother/]   *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com [info@simplebyemmy.com]  Podcast -＞ https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ [https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/] Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources [http://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources] Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy [https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/%20] and @momsovercomingoverwhelm [https://www.instagram.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm/%20]   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/] 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ [https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/] Get podcast playlists for decluttering mindset, tactical decluttering tips, ADHD, getting kids & family on board, and more! https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/ [https://www.listennotes.com/@momsovercomingoverwhelm/playlists/]   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms [https://www.facebook.com/groups/494375618865628/] Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile [https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile] Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person decluttering and organization coaching (Washington DC metro area)! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme [https://www.simplebyemmy.com/workwithme]